THE first talk of Kidderminster Historical Society's new season will focus on the story of the 7th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Jackson OBE will give a talk titled: For a Worthy Purpose on Thursday, September 24.
In his talk, Mr Jackson will look back at the history of Britain's citizen soldiers over the centuries based very much around the area from which they were recruited and their role in defence of the UK homeland.
It was only during the Boer War that they were first deployed overseas.
He will explain the evolution and creation of the Territorial Army, and the 7th Battalion's own history as it fought in both the First and Second World Wars in Europe and South‑East Asia.
Today, the battalion is part of the Reservist 4th Battalion of The Mercian Regiment.
Mr Jackson, who is the chair of the board of trustees at The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire), has personal ties to the Worcesters.
Two of his great uncles from Kidderminster, Leonard and Lionel Humphries, served in World War I, and his father, Anthony Jackson, served in World War II and in Malaya.
Following in their footsteps, Mr Jackson had a full career in the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment.
He also served as the CEO of St Richard's Hospice, Worcester, is the president of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association in Worcester, and was High Sheriff of Worcestershire in 2020.
Kidderminster Historical Society (KHS) meetings start at 2.30pm and are held at The Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, on Green Street, Kidderminster.
Visitors are welcome, but there is a small charge, and booking is necessary to ensure a seat.
For more information about the society and how to book, visit kdahs.org or the Kidderminster Historical Society Facebook page.
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